2017 Coral Duero Toro Rompesadas

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  11/5/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
  from 11.25 ha single D.O. Toro Rompesadas vineyard in El Pego Zamora
  with alluvial & mostly sandy soil and vines planted in 1917.
  Manual harvest in 15-kilo cases.
  Fermented in steel tanks at cold temperature with twice daily
  push-down and long (~31 day) maceration.
  Aged 18 months 90% in new French barrel and 10% in new American barrel.
  15% Abv.
  Background: Bodegas Coral Duero founded by Jesús Fernández in 2003.
  GHI Holdings Limited took over on his retirement in 2019.
  Owner/CEO: Raúl Garcia
  Winemaker: Andrés G. Gutierrez
  Vineyard Manager: Juan Manuel Riesco
  Operations Manager: Mavi Mielgo
  
  A(ccuracy)=2: Deep ruby/purple. Robust intense varietal.
  B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with adequate structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, plum, toast, coconut, chocolate.
  D(epth)=2: Plush mouthfeel. Full length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10
  
  Power with tension.
  
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